Postcode Analysis Ceredigion, Wales

CARREG WEN, SY24 5DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARREG WEN, SY24 5DG.

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Population

355

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 41,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SY24 5DG spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SY24 5DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carreg Wen, 0.4km from Bow Street in Ceredigion. Administratively it sits within Tirymynach ward and the Ceredigion constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SY24, SY24 5DG offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SY24 5DG are sourced from Output Area W00002933 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SY24 5DG. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 267,250

4 sales · Mean £ 278,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SY24 5DG has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • BOW STREET STORES LIMITED0.3 km
  • Bow Street Stores0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The welsh black inn0.2 km
  • The welsh black inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aberystwyth4.7 km
  • Borth5.6 km
  • Aberdovey11.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Jewson0.2 km
  • Jewson0.2 km
  • Caerfelin0.3 km